Gas vs. diesel
Which is more economical? Diesel costs more, but supposedly gets better gas mileage. Anyone have both and find one more economical over the other?
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robsouth wrote:
Diesel is more expensive to own, operate, and maintain. But to me, you get what you pay for. I choose diesel.
Agree completely except for the last part. Having a Hummer to drive around town is a complete waste of money and same applies to diesel when it is not really needed.
Tow a 15,000 lb. or heavier trailer and the extra torque and benefits of the exhaust braking are worth the extra cost. Tow a 8,000 lb. trailer or carry a camper and the diesel is not needed at all but 4.10 gears become much more important with a gas engine.
When 80% of the gas stations do not pump diesel it makes trip planning very different than would be true if the RV or tow vehicle engine burns gas.
